Evidence-based news and research on PTSD, complex PTSD, trauma recovery, emerging therapies, neurobiology and comorbid conditions.https://ptsdnews.org/en-AUhttps://ptsdnews.org/trauma-recovery-pathways-expand-beyond-traditional-therapy/https://ptsdnews.org/trauma-recovery-pathways-expand-beyond-traditional-therapy/New evidence shows trauma survivors benefit from varied recovery approaches, including creative expression and peer support communities, complementing established psychological treatments.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://ptsdnews.org/ptsd-recovery-pathways-vary-widely-among-trauma-survivors/https://ptsdnews.org/ptsd-recovery-pathways-vary-widely-among-trauma-survivors/New research reveals that trauma survivors experience vastly different recovery trajectories after dangerous events, with multiple biological and social factors determining whether PTSD develops.Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://ptsdnews.org/memory-sleep-patterns-offer-new-hope-for-ptsd-treatment/https://ptsdnews.org/memory-sleep-patterns-offer-new-hope-for-ptsd-treatment/New research into how the brain manages memories during sleep could transform PTSD treatment approaches, offering insights into memory consolidation and trauma processing.Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://ptsdnews.org/trauma-recognition-gap-affects-90-of-public-mental-health-patients/https://ptsdnews.org/trauma-recognition-gap-affects-90-of-public-mental-health-patients/Transforming Trauma Victoria launches to address critical gap where trauma remains unrecognised in 90% of public mental health patients, despite being foundational to many presentations.Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://ptsdnews.org/emdr-therapy-gains-recognition-for-trauma-recovery-in-australia/https://ptsdnews.org/emdr-therapy-gains-recognition-for-trauma-recovery-in-australia/EMDR therapy is gaining traction as an evidence-based treatment for trauma and PTSD in Australia, with celebrities and mental health experts highlighting its effectiveness.Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://ptsdnews.org/most-trauma-survivors-recover-naturally-without-ptsd/https://ptsdnews.org/most-trauma-survivors-recover-naturally-without-ptsd/Research reveals most trauma survivors recover naturally, with multiple biological and social factors determining who develops PTSD and who benefits from intervention.Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://ptsdnews.org/ptsd-recovery-depends-on-multiple-biological-and-social-factors/https://ptsdnews.org/ptsd-recovery-depends-on-multiple-biological-and-social-factors/Scientists are uncovering why some trauma survivors recover naturally whilst others develop chronic PTSD, pointing to complex interactions between genetics and life experience.Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://ptsdnews.org/trauma-affects-90-in-public-mental-health-system-study-finds/https://ptsdnews.org/trauma-affects-90-in-public-mental-health-system-study-finds/A significant proportion of Australians accessing public mental health services have experienced trauma, yet the condition often goes unaddressed, new research shows.Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://ptsdnews.org/australian-police-ptsd-care-revolutionised-by-tailored-treatment/https://ptsdnews.org/australian-police-ptsd-care-revolutionised-by-tailored-treatment/Phoenix Australia research shows police officers require specialised PTSD treatment that acknowledges their unique occupational trauma and workplace culture.Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://ptsdnews.org/ptsd-resilience-boosted-by-social-support/https://ptsdnews.org/ptsd-resilience-boosted-by-social-support/A new meta-analysis underscores social support as a vital buffer against PTSD symptoms, offering hope for integrated support strategies in Australia.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://ptsdnews.org/ptsd-eating-disorders-link-gains-focus/https://ptsdnews.org/ptsd-eating-disorders-link-gains-focus/Emerging studies reveal PTSD significantly raises eating disorder risk, and vice versa, with calls for combined therapy approaches to break the cycle in affected Australians.Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://ptsdnews.org/exercise-reduces-ptsd-symptoms-new-review/https://ptsdnews.org/exercise-reduces-ptsd-symptoms-new-review/Moderate aerobic exercise offers meaningful relief from PTSD symptoms, according to a recent meta-analysis of randomised trials.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://ptsdnews.org/ptsd-remission-aids-diabetes-control/https://ptsdnews.org/ptsd-remission-aids-diabetes-control/Veterans with PTSD who no longer meet diagnostic criteria show reduced risks of hyperglycaemia and related complications, per a recent JAMA Network Open study on over 76,000 patients.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://ptsdnews.org/climate-trauma-boosts-first-responder-ptsd/https://ptsdnews.org/climate-trauma-boosts-first-responder-ptsd/Australian first responders are experiencing heightened PTSD symptoms following 2024’s severe weather events, underscoring the need for resilient support systems.Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://ptsdnews.org/moral-injury-complicates-veteran-ptsd-care/https://ptsdnews.org/moral-injury-complicates-veteran-ptsd-care/A 2024 review highlights moral injury’s role in veteran mental health, often co-occurring with PTSD and requiring specialised interventions beyond standard trauma therapy.Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://ptsdnews.org/ptsd-comorbid-with-heart-disease-rises/https://ptsdnews.org/ptsd-comorbid-with-heart-disease-rises/PTSD doubles heart disease risk in some groups, new data shows, highlighting need for joint mental-physical health care.Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://ptsdnews.org/childhood-trauma-affects-42-of-australian-adults/https://ptsdnews.org/childhood-trauma-affects-42-of-australian-adults/Prevalence data show childhood trauma exposure in over eight million Australians, linked to higher rates of anxiety, depression, substance use, and suicide attempts.Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://ptsdnews.org/intensive-8-day-programme-shows-promise-for-ptsd-cptsd/https://ptsdnews.org/intensive-8-day-programme-shows-promise-for-ptsd-cptsd/New clinical trial data indicate an 8-day intensive programme combining prolonged exposure, EMDR, and psychoeducation yields strong symptom reduction for treatment-resistant PTSD and CPTSD.Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://ptsdnews.org/neural-circuit-target-may-improve-ptsd-treatment/https://ptsdnews.org/neural-circuit-target-may-improve-ptsd-treatment/Lesion and stimulation studies reveal a medial prefrontal-amygdala-temporal circuit where reduced connectivity heightens PTSD risk, offering a target for future therapies.Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://ptsdnews.org/phase-based-therapies-aid-cptsd-recovery/https://ptsdnews.org/phase-based-therapies-aid-cptsd-recovery/A new narrative review supports phase-based approaches combining evidence-based therapies with relational focus to address CPTSD symptoms beyond core PTSD.Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://ptsdnews.org/witnessed-trauma-alters-brain-differently-to-direct/https://ptsdnews.org/witnessed-trauma-alters-brain-differently-to-direct/Research identifies unique protein alterations in fear-related brain regions for indirect trauma, challenging uniform PTSD approaches.Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://ptsdnews.org/ai-advances-ptsd-care/https://ptsdnews.org/ai-advances-ptsd-care/Artificial intelligence is transforming PTSD management by analysing data to tailor treatments, improving outcomes for veterans and civilians alike in emerging studies.Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://ptsdnews.org/brain-stimulation-reduces-ptsd-intrusions/https://ptsdnews.org/brain-stimulation-reduces-ptsd-intrusions/A small study using targeted transcranial magnetic stimulation after reactivating traumatic memories reduced intrusive symptoms, with brain imaging confirming changes.Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://ptsdnews.org/dva-funds-psychedelics-for-veteran-ptsd/https://ptsdnews.org/dva-funds-psychedelics-for-veteran-ptsd/Following 2023 TGA approval, DVA will cover psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy for eligible veterans where standard treatments have failed.Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://ptsdnews.org/emotional-pain-often-outweighs-fear-in-ptsd/https://ptsdnews.org/emotional-pain-often-outweighs-fear-in-ptsd/A new study challenges the traditional fear-based model of PTSD, identifying distinct profiles where emotional pain dominates daily functioning for most.Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://ptsdnews.org/estradiols-role-in-ptsd/https://ptsdnews.org/estradiols-role-in-ptsd/The ovarian hormone estradiol shapes women’s PTSD vulnerability, with trauma disrupting its regulatory effects, per new Emory University research.Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://ptsdnews.org/gut-brain-axis-in-trauma/https://ptsdnews.org/gut-brain-axis-in-trauma/The gut-brain connection shows dysbiosis linked to PTSD symptoms, with potential treatments targeting microbiota to improve mental health outcomes.Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://ptsdnews.org/high-estrogen-raises-womens-ptsd-risk/https://ptsdnews.org/high-estrogen-raises-womens-ptsd-risk/Research in mice shows high hippocampal estrogen at the time of multiple stressors amplifies memory changes, offering insight into sex differences in trauma response.Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://ptsdnews.org/neurofeedback-emerges-for-ptsd/https://ptsdnews.org/neurofeedback-emerges-for-ptsd/Neurofeedback trains the brain to self-regulate, showing promise in reducing PTSD symptoms like hypervigilance, based on recent military health research.Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://ptsdnews.org/ptsd-linked-to-faster-brain-aging/https://ptsdnews.org/ptsd-linked-to-faster-brain-aging/New research on 9/11 responders shows PTSD associated with advanced brain age, independent of other factors, raising concerns for cognitive health.Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://ptsdnews.org/ptsd-sud-integrated-care/https://ptsdnews.org/ptsd-sud-integrated-care/Co-occurring PTSD and SUD benefit from simultaneous care, with recent studies showing reduced symptoms via trauma-focused and SUD-specific approaches.Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://ptsdnews.org/brain-stimulation-curbs-ptsd-memories/https://ptsdnews.org/brain-stimulation-curbs-ptsd-memories/A new protocol using brain stimulation significantly cut flashbacks and intrusive thoughts in PTSD patients, offering a targeted, ethical approach to memory modulation.Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://ptsdnews.org/emotional-pain-dominates-ptsd/https://ptsdnews.org/emotional-pain-dominates-ptsd/A Yale study identifies two PTSD profiles: fear-based and emotional pain-dominant, with distinct neural signatures, challenging traditional views and opening doors to new interventions.Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://ptsdnews.org/psilocybin-trials-for-ptsd/https://ptsdnews.org/psilocybin-trials-for-ptsd/A single 25 mg dose of psilocybin reduced PTSD symptoms in an open-label study, highlighting psychedelics’ potential for treatment-resistant cases.Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://ptsdnews.org/trauma-pain-cycle-post-assault/https://ptsdnews.org/trauma-pain-cycle-post-assault/In sexual assault survivors, PTSD symptoms precede pain spikes, while intense pain worsens PTSD, creating a self-reinforcing loop, per a new ecological study.Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://ptsdnews.org/veteran-ptsd-comorbid-factors/https://ptsdnews.org/veteran-ptsd-comorbid-factors/In 2,150 veterans, depression and physical health challenges emerged as central to mental health and daily functioning declines post-trauma.Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT